The CSUSM men’s basketball team, led by a talented group of seniors, put on a show in a win against conference rival Cal State San Bernardino on Feb. 21.
“[It was a] great night for the seniors. Happy they won it,” Head Coach Jim Saia said of the 86-80 victory.
Carrying momentum...
CSUSM women’s basketball lost to 5th ranked Cal State San Bernardino at MiraCosta College on Feb.21.
The evening started on a high note, with the only senior, Brianna Higgins, being honored in pregame ceremonies. Despite the special nature of the night, the Cougars were unable to...
Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor
• February 12, 2016
The Cal State San Marcos women's basketball team fell to Cal State Los Angeles on Feb. 6 with a score of 56-59.
CSUSM faced a couple of challenges during the game, but continued to give it their all.
During the first quarter, Guard Ashley Ontiveros scored four phenomenal three-pointers...
Senior and Mission Viejo Native Tayler Ybarra started 16 of 18 games last season as catcher.
Why CSUSM: “I chose CSUSM because it’s a great school and it’s close to home. I love the girls here. I love playing softball and school is really important [to me].”
Goals: “To win conference...
Ramon Flores, Sports Staff Writer
• February 10, 2016
CSUSM’s softball team took on Saint Martin’s University Saints on Sunday, Feb. 7 in a double header. The girls struggled all day offensively which ultimately lead to their defeat.
In the first game of the double header, the Cougars sent out pitcher Amanda Horbasch to take on the...
Michael Tran, Health and Fitness Reporter
• February 10, 2016
Team Leaders: “Our team leaders are our seniors. They’ve been in the program for three years and they have a great grasp on our competition, on how we run the program and [how]to succeed at this level.
Expectations: “We have a good mix of new players and returners. Our expectations this season...
CSUSM men’s basketball fell to Cal State LA in conference play on Feb. 6 at MiraCosta College.
At tip off, the Cougars ranked fourth in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) with a 9-4 conference record.
Despite the prowess the Cougars have been able to exhibit in...
Lex Garcia, Student Life Reporter
• December 10, 2015
CSUSM Men’s Basketball played their second conference match against Sonoma State (SSU) on Dec. 5. After winning their previous match against Humboldt State, the men knew what skills were required on Saturday to propel them to their 67-60 win.
The Cougars, ranking second in the CCAA...
Amy Chastain, Assistant Sports Editor
• December 10, 2015
In the span of one week, the Cougars fought their way through three consecutive overtime games, finally securing a win against the Humboldt State LumberJacks on Dec. 3.
The Cougars snapped a three-game losing streak against Azusa Pacific (66-72), BYU-Hawaii (86-88) and Chaminade (109-110)...
Today we rarely see athletes participating in more than just one sport. In the past we had MLB and NFL player Bo Jackson, but who do we look up to now for the blueprint?
Once you get to the collegiate level of sports it becomes extremely difficult to play two sports. This is for various...
Ramon Flores, Health and Fitness Reporter
• December 10, 2015
As a collegiate athlete, you have to be in peak shape, as you will be going up against some of the best players in your sport in the country. With such conditions, athletics requires more than just playing your particular sport.
Sacrifices have to be made, like pushing your body to keep...
“Family matters because when it’s all said and done [it’s] all you got. They are your back bone; they are your life support. And sure you can have close friends, but no matter what your family always got you,” said Burtland (BJ) Dixon, a current CSUSM Track and Field athlete and...
